Road Freight Forwarder

Position: Road Freight Forwarder
Location: Chelmsford
Hours: Monday - Friday (Plus hybrid working)
Salary: Up to 34,000 (DOE)

We are recruiting for a client of ours to join their established team in Chelmsford. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing road freight operations throughout Europe.

Your key responsibilities:

• Organise and coordinate end-to-end European road freight operations
• Coordinating with suppliers and customers to ensure timely delivery of shipments
• Provide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers
• Deliver exceptional customer service
• Track and update delivery statutes in the company's system and provide regular updates to clients
• Resolving any issues or delays that may arise
• Job invoicing and costing
• Making sure the department stays up to date with regulations, ensuring compliance with all documentation
• Customs declarations/clearances

Requirements of a European Operations Coordinator:

• Proven experience in European road freight operations - with a UK-based freight Forwarder
• Groupage experience is highly deseriable
• A strong understanding of transportation and operation regulations
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to problem solve and work effectively in a fast-paced environment and working to tight deadlines
• Proficiency in relevant software for transportation management.

Benefits:

• 20 days Holiday (plus Bank holidays) rising to 25 days with service
• Hybrid working (2 from office, 3 from home after probation)
• Progression routes
• Length of service rewards
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced occupational maternity pay
• Life assurance
• Retails discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cash plans

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.